Briggs willing to come back

LB Lance Briggs said despite some definitive statements in the offseason that he wanted out, he's willing to return to the Bears if they come forward with the long-term extension he and his agent Drew Rosenhaus are seeking.

Briggs, speaking about football issues for the first time this season, said Wednesday that the comments he made in the offseason were about business. Look for more on this issue later and in tomorrow's edition.